Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (M&E)

About

The Government of Malawi (GoM) through the National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) has received financing towards the cost of Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD) Project. The NLGFC intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract for hiring Monitoring & Evaluation Officer on a three – year contract renewable annually based on performance and availability of financial resources or mutually agreed by both parties. NLGFC therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates to fill the position of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer tenable at the NLGFC Offices.

The objective of the M&E officer position is to assist in ensuring the effective, efficient and transparent management in supporting evidence-based Project Monitoring and Evaluation for GESD 2.0. Further, ensuring that Project objectives and activities are achieved in strict compliance with existing legislation, combined with the management standards set out in World Bank procedures.

Key Duties

• Develop, operationalize, and maintain the project’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, including indicators, targets, data collection tools, and reporting systems.
• Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis, and management of project data from all implementing entities and participating Local Authorities.
• Monitor progress against the Project Development Objective (PDO), Results Framework, annual work plans, and performance indicators, and provide timely feedback to management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual project performance reports in accordance with project reporting requirements, including leveraging data from the Project Management Information System (PMIS).
• Conduct data quality assessments and verification exercises to ensure the accuracy, completeness, reliability, and timeliness of project data.
• Support the development of annual work plans and budgets by providing performance data, trend analysis, and evidence-based recommendations.
• Coordinate baseline studies, mid-term reviews, beneficiary assessments, impact evaluations, and end-of-project evaluations as required.
• Monitor implementation progress at both central and local government levels through field visits, supervision missions, and performance reviews.
• Prepare periodic Results Framework performance reports showing progress towards achievement of project targets and indicators.
• Support the preparation and organization of World Bank implementation support missions, project reviews, and other monitoring missions by providing relevant data and analytical reports.
• Develop scorecards, and other performance monitoring tools to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, success stories, and implementation challenges to support knowledge management and continuous improvement.
• Build the capacity of project staff, Local Authorities, and other stakeholders in monitoring, evaluation, results-based management, and reporting.
• Ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities comply with project requirements, Government policies, and donor reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics or Demography; an advanced training in Monitoring and Evaluation will be considered an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in an M&E position.
• Experience in data collection, data analysis, reporting, communication and project management.
• Demonstrated Computer Skill (Proficiency in using computer desktop application MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); and fair knowledge of Statistical Packages such as SPSS and Stata.
• Experience in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to close out stages.
• Experience in designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (such as qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys.
• Experience in developing and refining data collection tools, quality assessments and oversight.
• Ability to mainstream gender in monitoring and evaluation of projects or programmes.
• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills, result oriented; proactive and attention to detail.
• Self-starter and ability to work under minimal supervision.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit application letters together with concise Curriculum Vitae (CV), National ID, and copies of relevant certificates to the address below not later than 17:30 hours on Friday 11th September, 2026.

The National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) is committed to diversifying Gender equality in its operations and strongly encourages women to apply for the above vacant position.

The Executive Director
National Local Government Finance Committee
Area 14, Red Cross Building
Presidential Way
P.O Box 31162
Lilongwe 3

Or through the following email address: recruitment@nlgfc.gov.mw / ed@nlgfc.gov.mw

Further information including the detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 7:30 hours to 12:00 hours and from 13:00 hours to 16:30 hours except on Weekends and Public Holidays.